OFF
/ɔːf/
3 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, adjective, adverb, preposition
Definition of OFF
(usually in phrases such as 'from the off', 'at the off', etc.) Beginning; starting point.
"He has been very obviously an untrustworthy narrator right from the off."
To kill.
"He got in the way so I had him offed."
To switch off.
"Can you off the light?"
Inoperative, disabled.
"All the lights are off."
Cancelled; not happening.
"The party's off because the hostess is sick."
Not fitted; not being worn.
"The drink spilled out of the bottle because the top was off."
In a direction away from the speaker or object.
"He drove off in a cloud of smoke."
Into a state of non-operation or non-existence.
"Please switch off the light when you leave."
Examples of OFF in a Sentence
- "He has been very obviously an untrustworthy narrator right from the off."
- "He got in the way so I had him offed."
- "Can you off the light?"
- "All the lights are off."
Word Details
Is OFF a Scrabble Word?
Yes, OFF is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like OFF are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for OFF
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | o | f | f | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 4 | 9 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 4 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in OFF
1 words from the letters in OFF
2-letter words
How to Use OFF in Word Games
OFF is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: OFF is only 3 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble OFF to find 1 additional valid words.